OpenMetadata
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Official OpenMetadata MCP: 21 read and write tools for search, lineage, data quality, governance. OpenMetadata is a community project by open-metadata, not verified by a company domain.
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Install OpenMetadata
Built from the published package, never by AIclaude mcp add --transport http openmetadata https://{openmetadata_host}/mcpRun in your terminal. Add --scope user to use it in every project.
{
"mcpServers": {
"openmetadata": {
"url": "https://{openmetadata_host}/mcp"
}
}
}Settings, Developer, Edit config. Paste into claude_desktop_config.json and restart.
{
"mcpServers": {
"openmetadata": {
"url": "https://{openmetadata_host}/mcp"
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (all projects) or .cursor/mcp.json (this project).
{
"servers": {
"openmetadata": {
"url": "https://{openmetadata_host}/mcp"
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json. VS Code uses "servers", not "mcpServers".
{
"mcpServers": {
"openmetadata": {
"serverUrl": "https://{openmetadata_host}/mcp"
}
}
}Add to ~/.gemini/config/mcp_config.json (all projects) or .agents/mcp_config.json (this project).
https://{openmetadata_host}/mcpIn ChatGPT: Settings, Connectors, Add custom connector, then paste this URL. Works in any client that supports remote servers.
MCP servers run with your permissions and can read what you give them access to. Some need an API key: check the README and add it under env in the openmetadata block.
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OpenMetadata: common questions
How do I install OpenMetadata?
In Claude Code run claude mcp add --transport http openmetadata https://{openmetadata_host}/mcp. For Claude Desktop, Cursor and VS Code, paste the config shown above and restart. See the install guides.
Is OpenMetadata the official server?
OpenMetadata is a community project by open-metadata, not verified by a company domain.
Is OpenMetadata free?
The code is published under the Apache-2.0 licence. The service it connects to may have its own pricing.
Is OpenMetadata safe to use?
It scores 94 of 100. Grades: maintenance A, licence A, quality A. The security check has not run for it yet. Review the code before you install. How grades work.
What are alternatives to OpenMetadata?
Similar MCP servers: exa, brave, Agent Skills Search Server, JobSpy.
Does OpenMetadata work with ChatGPT?
Yes. Add its server URL in ChatGPT as a custom connector. See MCP in ChatGPT.
